March Hike – Pleasanton Ridge

Date: Saturday, March 5, 2011
Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm (Meet in the Parking lot at 1:30 PM sharp.)
Location: Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park
Note: Large parking lots, with a few additional spaces before the gate. No entrance or parking fees.

This 5.9 mile loop climbs through oaks and grassland to a series of bare rolling hills, then drops back to the trailhead. Trailhead elevation is about 260 feet. The featured hike climbs to about 1430 feet. Most of the trails are moderate, although there's a bit of steep up and down on the ridgeline -- total elevation change is about 1200 feet.
[stextbox id="info" caption="Hike Statistics" align="center"]Distance: 5.9 miles
Time: 2.5 hours
Trail surfaces: Dirt fire roads and trails.
Be sure to read: Hike info and area info[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="What to Bring" align="center"]Wear Boots. Bring water and snacks. Dress in layers.
[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="Directions" align="center"]From Interstate 680 exit Sunol Boulevard/Castlewood Drive (exit 25).
Head west on Castlewood Drive and where the road splits stay to the right on Castlewood.
At the stop sign, turn left onto Foothill Road and drive about 1.6 miles to the trailhead on the right side of the road.
GPS Coordinates for trailhead:Latitude 37°36'52.83"N, Longitude 121°52'54.88"W

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